Simone sacconi the secrets of stradivari book

The feature and the method are further described by sacconi in his book 1 segreti di stradivari. Simone fernando sacconi was the defining master of 20th century violinmaking. His book explains the construction techniques used by stradivari with clarity and precision and it is considered an indispensable reference for both professional and novice violin makers. I want the one translated by andrew dipper, and wasnt sure if eric blot is the publisher or editor. Sacconi,edition eric blot 2000 is available at amatti books. Simone fernando sacconi was an expert italian violin maker and restorer who studied fellow. At the age of 8, in rome, he is already a very young apprentice in the workshop of the venetian violin maker giuseppe rossi and at he has the opportunity to examine for the first time a stradivari violin berthier 1716, owned by the hungarian violinist. The lipinski, the viotti, the messiah which almost never was played, the paganini and the khevenhuller are the violins and their owners are followed and described in this book, and the davidov, the. I have the book the secrets of stradavari by simone f. This is a very hands on and detailed look at violin making. A search for the secrets of craftsmanship, sound, and stradivari by john marchese and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jan 28, 2012 18 year old student stephane tetreault dropped by the studio to play a 300 year old stradivari cello. Simone fernando sacconi began his long and fascinating career at a time. Robin is indebted to ellen solomon for the use of his viola.

Sacconi libreria del convegno, 1979 bowed stringed instruments 284 pages. Born in rome in 1895, he moved to new york in 1931 to work for the violin dealer emil herrmann. The book is hard bound, with dust jacket, 284 pages, 1979 edition printed printed in cremona italy by tipolito padana. The book was in better condition than it was described. See all 2 formats and editions hide other formats and editions. Jan 01, 2000 equal parts excellent service and book quality made this a great purchase. Clearly stradivari marked the position of the nicks from the inside of the plate and with a compass, not as most modern makers now do, with an outside fhole template. The countess of stainlein by antonio stradivari was purchased by a. Libreria del convegno, 1979 reprint by eric blot edizioni. Download pdf thesecretsofstradivari free online new. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The plate thicknesses where of the stradivari design, taken from simone f.

Simone fernando sacconi is recognized as one of the important violin maker and restorer ever. Nov 25, 2015 meanwhile, he continued making and restoring instruments, and, more importantly, writing his book on stradivaris methods, the secrets of stradivari, which was to immortalize him. He reaches mightily to understand and document the particulars of stradivari s making. At the age of 8, in rome, he is already a very young apprentice in the workshop of the venetian violin maker giuseppe rossi and at he has the opportunity to examine for the first time a stradivari violin berthier 1716, owned by the. Simone fernando sacconi academia cremonensis associazione. This collection consists of the residue of forms and patterns that were once part of the workshop materials of antonio stradivari. Formed in 2001, its four founder members continue to demonstrate a shared passion for string quartet repertoire, infectiously reaching out to audiences with their energy and enthusiasm. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona sacconi, simone f on amazon. Sacconi the secrets of stradivari book the goal thickness are 2. His book explains the construction techniques used by. The countess of stainlein by antonio stradivari was purchased by a patroness of the arts from.

There are several books available including secrets of stradivari. The stradivari memorial at washington, the national capital. The secrets of stradivari by simone f sacconi abebooks. Click download or read online button to the secrets of stradivari book pdf for free now. Published in 1973, it remains a seminal work in the violin literature. An exceptional italian violin by simone fernando sacconi, after stradivarius, rome 1928. Performing with style and commitment, the sacconi quartet is known throughout the world for its creativity and integrity of interpretation. Published by libreria del convegno, cremona, 1979 first u. He subsequently joined the distinguished company of rembert wurlitzer, where he.

The quartet has achieved widespread recognition, citation needed having given recitals in leading british concert halls and at music festivals in britain and across europe. Audiences at the young musicians festival first heard the quartet perform, as students, at the 10th festival in 2003. The name sacconi comes from the outstanding twentiethcentury italian violin maker and restorer, simone sacconi, whose book the secrets of stradivari is considered an indispensable reference for violin makers. Simone fernando sacconi may 30, 1895 in rome june 26, 1973 in point lookout was an expert italian violin maker and restorer who studied fellow luthier antonio stradivari extensively during his lifetime. The property of the late bela martay, an exceptional italian violin by simone fernando sacconi, after stradivarius, rome 1928. Using a sharp gouge chisel, i roughed out the belly almost down to the bottom of the holes. He reaches mightily to understand and document the particulars of stradivaris making. Moreover, eric obtained the to sacconis the secrets of stradivari in 1999 and has reprinted in english version of this essential text. Violin by simone fernando sacconi, italian 1928 auction. The secrets of stradavari sacconi luthier exchange. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona. This book traces antonio stradivaris life, that of his children, and more importantly, the journeys made by 5 violins and 1 cello made by him. Simone fernando sacconi 18951973 the son of a violinist, as a youngster, he takes great interest in the art of violin making.

Sacconi eventually left wurlitzer and spent his last years in cremona researching and preparing the book that established him as the definitive expert on stradivaris working methods, the secrets of stradivari. Sacconi simone, the secrets of stradivari, 1979, english ed. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona sacconi, simone f on. Sacconi eventually left wurlitzer and spent his last years in cremona researching and preparing the book that established him as the definitive expert on stradivari s working methods, the secrets of stradivari. The quartet enjoy a highly successful international career. A search for the secrets of craftsmanship, sound, and stradivari by john marchese and a great selection of related books, art and. By the time he was 16, sacconi already had his own clientele, and a particular ability as a. Buy the secrets of the stradivari first english edition by sacconi, simone f.

Sacconi collects his observations from a lifetime of working intimately with these instruments. You are bidding on a book titled the secrets of stradivari subtitled with the catalog of stradivari relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona by simone f. The quartet is named after the leading 20thcentury italian violin maker and restorer simone sacconi whose book the secrets of stradivari is essential reading for any violin restorer. He subsequently joined the distinguished company of rembert wurlitzer, where he worked from 1950 until his retirement. The secrets of stradivari hardcover january 1, 2000 by simone f. The musicians have been awarded several prizes at chamber music competitions. Sacconi also became a pivotal figure in the establishment of the new cremonese school. Dec 04, 2019 i have the book the secrets of stradavari by simone f. Does anyone know if this is a new translation by eric blot. They have also won several major prizes in string quartet.

The stradivari viola damore, pt 1 andrew dipper restorations. Then set up a personal list of libraries from your profile page by clicking on your user name at the top right of any screen. With the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona simone f. Red leatherette boards with gilt lettering to spine and front in dustwrapper.

Simone fernando sacconi, the secrets of stradivari cremona. The secrets of stradivari, with the catalogue of the stradivarian relics contained in the civic museum ala ponzone of cremona by simone f. His book explains the construction techniques used by stradivari with clarity and precision. The sacconi quartet is a ukbased classical music string quartet founded in 2001 by four graduates of the royal college of music, london, uk. The name sacconi quartet comes from the outstanding twentiethcentury italian luthier and restorer simone sacconi, whose book the secrets of stradivari is considered an indispensable reference for violin makers. Mar 31, 2001 the secrets of stradivari by simone e. Th e book contains tables of measurements of stradivaris forms and patterns, over 100 black and white photographs and drawings, and color photographs of 16 of stradivaris most important violins, violas, and cellos. All purchasers outofstate, international or otherwise are subject to the massachusetts 6. While still at school he became a workshop assistant to giuseppe rossi, a pupil of degani. Ben hancox plays a 1932 sacconi violin and robin ashwell a 1934 sacconi viola, both made in new york.